Lightning in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 19:10:00 to 28-JUL-05 19:10:00 (EST)
Location: LEXINGTON
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A house was struck by lightning in Holly Grove.  Damage unknown.

Hail in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 18:46:00 to 28-JUL-05 18:46:00 (EST)
Location: PITTSBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

There were numerous reports of hail around the Pittsboro area.  Quarter size hail was reported at the intersection of Highways 902 and 87.  Several reports of dime to penny size hail were received as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 19:15:00 to 28-JUL-05 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: PITTSBORO
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down along U.S. 15-501 near the Orange County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 19:10:00 to 28-JUL-05 19:10:00 (EST)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees were blown down in Holly Grove.

Hail in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 20:39:00 to 28-JUL-05 20:39:00 (EST)
Location: CUMNOCK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Golfball size hail was reported on South Plank Road.

Hail in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 20:53:00 to 28-JUL-05 20:53:00 (EST)
Location: LEMON SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Nickel size hail was reported on Wildlife Road, in the Lemon Springs Wildlife Refuge.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 21:20:00 to 28-JUL-05 21:20:00 (EST)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were blown down on US Highway 64 East and Old Milburnie Road near the Neuse River.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 21:35:00 to 28-JUL-05 21:35:00 (EST)
Location: GARNER
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter measured a 60 mph gust at Ten-Ten and Holland Church Roads as the gust front passed.  A gust of 57 mph was measured two minutes later.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 22:15:00 to 28-JUL-05 22:15:00 (EST)
Location: WADESBORO
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees were blown down along SR 742 near Cason Oil Field.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 22:30:00 to 28-JUL-05 22:30:00 (EST)
Location: WADESBORO
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Hail in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 20:45:00 to 28-JUL-05 20:45:00 (EST)
Location: DURHAM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Golfball size hail was reported in Research Triangle Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 18:15:00 to 28-JUL-05 18:15:00 (EST)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Straight-line winds damaged businesses in the area of Skibo and Morgantown Roads.  Wind damage consisted of blown out windows, broken store front facades, and blown down signs.  Numerous trees were blown down as well, and all the damage was laid out in a fan pattern.  The area of damage was about a half mile wide and a half mile long.

Thunderstorm Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 20:05:00 to 28-JUL-05 20:05:00 (EST)
Location: DURHAM
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several large limbs were blown down on Highway 54 south of Durham.  Residents had to use chainsaws to cut the limbs in order to get out of their driveways.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 19:45:00 to 28-JUL-05 19:45:00 (EST)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 20:05:00 to 28-JUL-05 20:05:00 (EST)
Location: EFLAND
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 19:50:00 to 28-JUL-05 19:50:00 (EST)
Location: ASHEBORO
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were blown down along Route 49 just southwest of Asheboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 20:29:00 to 28-JUL-05 20:29:00 (EST)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down in Clayton, and minor damage was sustained to a pickup truck.